JPH04350418A - Lighter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a lighter eliminating a troublesome state to request fire to a friend or a near smoke-lover, eliminating a uselessness of resources and having devices for a small-sized completed product. CONSTITUTION:An inlet valve 18 for receiving fuel from another lighter and an outlet valve 25 for giving fuel to another lighter are disposed at a fuel tank 1. The inlet nozzle 14 of the inlet valve 18 is provided under no-projected state and the outlet nozzle 21 of the outlet valve 25 is provided under a projected state.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighter having a fuel tank capable of supplying fuel to and receiving fuel from other lighters.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional pocket lighters have been equipped with an inlet valve for filling a fuel tank with gas using a commercially available gas cylinder. Pocket lighters with fuel tanks equipped with inlet valves are not intended to transfer fuel gas to other lighters. Therefore, when you are out and about and run out of fuel and can no longer use the lighter, you may have to ask a friend or nearby smoker to ask you to borrow one every time you smoke, even though the lighter is still usable. was. Also, 10
Disposable lighters, commonly known as 0-yen lighters, ran out of fuel and were still usable, so people used to throw away the lighter and buy a new one.

[0003] As mentioned above, it is troublesome to bow your head every time, and throwing it away is a waste of resources, but no writer has devised a solution to this problem.

[0004] Also, the inventor of the present application previously filed Japanese Patent Application No. 2-230
No. 924 provided a fuel tank replaceable lighter equipped with an outlet nozzle for refueling other lighters.

However, in the above fuel tank replaceable type lighter, when the fuel runs out, the fuel tank is replaced and the other parts continue to be used, so it is possible to eliminate the waste of resources to a large extent. However, he was unable to receive fuel from other lighters.

[0006] Furthermore, this fuel tank replaceable type lighter has the following features:
The upright protruding configuration of the outlet nozzle for refueling other lighters necessitated a lid to protect this outlet nozzle. This protective lid is inevitably large because the outlet nozzle is upright, and is not suitable for downsizing the finished product.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel writer which is designed to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the lighter of the present invention has an inlet valve and an outlet valve connected to the fuel tank, the inlet nozzle of the inlet valve is in a non-protruding state, and the outlet nozzle of the outlet valve is in a protruding state. It was established.

[0009]The outlet nozzle is provided with a foldable part so that the protruding part of the outlet nozzle can be raised and lowered, and the foldable part of the outlet nozzle is retracted on the outer surface of the surrounding area of the outlet nozzle in the fuel tank when it falls down. It has a recess.

[0010]The fuel tank is also a cartridge.

[0011]

[Operation] The outlet nozzle can supply fuel to other lighters that have an inlet nozzle that can be docked with the outlet nozzle, and can also be used with other lighters that have an outlet nozzle that can be docked with the inlet nozzle or a commercially available gas cylinder. You can receive fuel from

When the outlet nozzle is not in use, it can be folded down and stored in a recess.

[0013]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the lighter according to the present invention is characterized in that the inlet valve and the outlet valve are provided in the fuel tank, the inlet nozzle of the inlet valve is in a non-projecting state, and the outlet nozzle of the outlet valve is in a projecting state. Therefore, it is something that can give fuel to other writers and receive fuel from other writers, and can often avoid borrowing or throwing away.

[0014] Furthermore, the outlet nozzle is provided with a foldable part so that the protruding part of the outlet nozzle can be raised and lowered, and the foldable part of the outlet nozzle is retracted on the outer surface of the surrounding area of the outlet nozzle in the fuel tank when it falls down. The outlet nozzle is characterized by having a recess, so when the outlet nozzle is not in use, it can be folded down and stored in the recess, and can be used without a protective lid. Not only that, but also, for example, if a protective cover is to be attached, it can be done while the outlet nozzle is not upright but in a fallen position, which is advantageous for downsizing the protective cover, that is, for downsizing the finished product. .

[0015] Furthermore, since the fuel tank is a cartridge, it is convenient to replace the cartridge when the fuel runs out. Since the parts are durable, the manufacturer collects the used fuel tanks, refills them all at once, and resells them, thereby eliminating the need to throw away lighters that are still usable. Therefore, according to this method, manufacturers can collect used products and sell them for the second and subsequent uses without the hassle of refilling and substantial fuel costs. There is no need to dispose of the ignition part, and you can simply replace the used fuel tank with a new one at a retail store by paying the refilling fuel cost, collection fee, and tank disposal fee. It is very inexpensive compared to the disposable lighters currently available, and is of great benefit to consumers.

[0016]

[Embodiment] In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a tower part 2 is formed on the upper surface of a fuel tank 1, and a support wall 3 and a support shaft 4 are installed on the intermediate part of the tower part 2. A gas valve (not shown) which rotatably supports the flint wheel 5 and is installed at one end of the tower section 2 opens when the head 8 is pulled up by the opening/closing rod 6 and closes when the lifting is canceled. By attaching the ejection nozzle 9, an ignition part 11 with a hood 10 is formed, and the ignition part 11 with a hood 10 is configured, and the ignition part 11 is always pressed against the circumferential surface of the flint wheel 5 by the first pressing spring 12 at the lower part of the flint wheel 5 in the tower part 2. When the flint 13 is embedded and the outer end of the inlet nozzle 14 is pushed into one end of the lower surface of the fuel tank 1 against the second spring 15, the first through hole 1
6, and when the push-in is released, the first
An inlet valve 18 that is closed by crimping to the seat 17 is provided, and an outlet nozzle 21 of another lighter or a docking part 20 for a commercially available gas cylinder nozzle (not shown) is provided at the outer end of the inlet nozzle 14. When the outer end of the outlet nozzle 21 is pushed against the other end of the lower surface of the outlet nozzle 21 against the third push spring 22, it opens through the second through hole 23, and when the push is released, the second sheet An outlet valve 25 is provided which is brought into a closed state by being crimped onto 24.

Further, the outer end of the outlet nozzle 21 is closed, and a concave ring portion 26 is provided with a small diameter at a portion near the outer end, and a third passage is provided on the bottom surface of the concave ring portion 26 in communication with the inside and outside. While drilling the hole 27, the concave ring portion 26 is filled with rubber.
The opening/closing ring 28 made of elasticity such as synthetic resin is irremovably fitted, and when the opening/closing ring 28 is crushed by the pressure of the docking part 20 of the inlet nozzle 14 of another lighter, the third through hole is closed. 27 is in the open state,
A docking part 29 is formed with the docking part 20 of the inlet nozzle 14 in another lighter.

Furthermore, by separating the proximal end portion of the outlet nozzle 21 and connecting it to the hinge 30, a foldable portion 31 is formed in the outlet nozzle 21, and the outlet nozzle 2 can be folded down in the fuel tank 1.
A recess 33 is provided on the outer surface of the peripheral portion of the outlet nozzle 21 in which the undulating portion 32 of the outlet nozzle 21 is retracted when it falls down, and the undulating portion 32 is placed in an upright state on one separated end surface of the foldable portion 31. A third sheet 34 is attached which sometimes presses against the other separated end face to seal gas leakage.

The second embodiment shown in FIG.
A flint wheel 44 is rotatably supported via a support wall 42 and a support shaft 43 on the middle part of the tower member 41.
An on-off valve is provided at one end by an on-off lever 45 that opens when the head 46 is pulled up and closes when the lifting is canceled.
By attaching a built-in gas ejection nozzle 47 (not shown), an ignition part 49 with a hood 48 is constructed.
A connecting portion 51 into which a 0 is fitted is provided in a communicating state, and a refilling lid 52 can be attached and removed at the lower part of the flint wheel 44 in the tower member 41, and refilling is possible. A flint 54 is embedded in a state where it is pressed against the circumferential surface of the ignition part 44, and, separately from the above-mentioned ignition part 49, when the outer end is pushed in against the fifth push spring 55, fuel is ejected and the flint 54 is pressed against the pushing spring 55. A fuel tank cartridge 57 is constructed which has a fuel delivery valve 56 on its upper surface which is configured to stop the injection when the fuel is released, and an outer end of an inlet nozzle 58 is attached to a sixth end at one end of the lower surface of the cartridge 57. Push spring 5
An inlet valve 62 is provided, which opens through the fourth through hole 60 when pushed in against the pressure of the inlet valve 9 and closes by pressing against the fourth seat 61 when the pushing is released. A docking portion 64 for an outlet nozzle 65 of another lighter or a nozzle (not shown) for a commercially available gas cylinder is provided at the outer end.

Further, when the outer end of the outlet nozzle 65 is pushed into the other end of the lower surface of the cartridge 57 against the seventh push spring 66, it becomes open through the fifth through hole 67 and the push-in is canceled. An outlet valve 69 is provided which is closed by being crimped to the fifth seat 68 when
A concave ring portion 70 is provided with a small diameter at a portion near the outer end of the outlet nozzle 65, and a sixth through hole 71 is bored in the bottom surface of the concave ring portion 70 so as to communicate with the inside and outside.
An elastic opening/closing ring 72 is irremovably fitted into the opening/closing ring 72, and when this opening/closing ring 72 is crushed by the pressure of the docking part 64 of the inlet nozzle 58 of another lighter, the sixth through hole 71 is opened. A docking portion 73 with a docking portion 64 of an inlet nozzle 58 in another lighter is formed so as to be in the state.

Furthermore, a box-lid type cover 75 for surrounding the outer end of the outlet nozzle 65 is supported on the lower surface of the cartridge 57 so as to be slidable by a pin shaft 76, and the opening edge of the cover 75 and the lower edge of the cartridge 57 are connected to each other. A hanging part 77 and a receiving part 78 are provided to keep the cover 75 closed, and an injection adapter 79 for size adjustment is provided on the inner surface of the bottom wall of the cover 75.
A holding column 80 is provided protrudingly.

Next, the cartridge 57 is removably stored in the fuel storage 82, and the cartridge 57 is
The ignition part 49 is placed above the ignition part 49, and one lower edge of the exterior frame 83 extending from the hood 48 in the ignition part 49 and the upper edge of the fuel storage 82 are connected to the upper edge of the hinge 84 by the hinge 84. When connected, the ignition part 49 can be raised and lowered by 180 degrees, and when the button 85 is pushed into the other lower edge of the exterior frame 83 in the ignition part 49 with a fingernail, it comes off and becomes locked when the nail is released. In addition, an engagement hole 87 for the engagement hook part 86 is provided on the other upper side of the fuel storage 82, and when the cartridge 57 is pushed out with fingers or the like on the bottom wall of the fuel storage 82, an engagement hook 86 is provided. Extrusion hole 88 to be used
was established.

In the third embodiment shown in the figure, a leaf spring 89 is inserted between the bottom wall of the fuel storage 82 and the cover 75, and the ignition portion 49
This plate spring 89 pushes up the fuel cartridge 57 when the fuel cartridge 57 is in the upright state, making it easier to remove the fuel cartridge 57.

The fourth embodiment shown in the figure is an improved version of the docking section 29 of the first embodiment, and has a concave ring section 26.
The third through hole 27 provided on the bottom surface of the outlet nozzle 21 is eliminated, and the outer end of the outlet nozzle 21 is opened instead.

In the figure, 90 is a fulcrum, 91 is a finger rest, 9
Reference numeral 2 indicates an escape recess, and reference numeral 93 indicates an adapter insertion portion.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of main parts.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main parts with the outlet nozzle in a retracted state.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the docking part of the inlet nozzle of another lighter in contact with the opening/closing ring.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a state in which the opening/closing ring is crushed by the pressure of the docking part of the inlet nozzle of another lighter.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of main parts of a third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of main parts of the fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Fuel tank
2 Tower part 3 Support wall
4 Support shaft 5 Flint wheel
6 Opening/closing rod 8 Head
9 Spout nozzle 10 Hood
11 Ignition part 12 First push spring
13 Flint 14 Inlet nozzle
15 Second push spring 16 First through hole
17 Seat 18 Inlet valve
20 Docking part 21 Outlet nozzle
22 Third push spring 23 Second through hole
24 Seat 25 Outred valve 26 Concave ring portion 27 Third
Through hole 2
8 Opening/closing ring 29 Docking part
30 Hinge 31 Foldable part
32 undulating part 33 recess
34 Third sheet 41 Tower member
42 Support wall 43 Support shaft
44 Flint wheel 45 Opening/closing rod
46 Head 47 Spout nozzle
50 O-ring 5
1 Continuous part
52 Refill lid 53 4th push spring
54 Flint 55 5th push spring
56 Delivery valve 57 Cartridge
58 Inlet nozzle 59 6th pressure spring
60 4th through hole 61 4th sheet
62 Inlet valve 64 Docking part
65 Outlet nozzle 66 7th push spring
67 5th through hole 68 5th sheet
69 Outlet valve 70 Concave ring part
71 Sixth through hole 72 Opening/closing ring
73 Docking part 75 Cover
76 Pin shaft 77 Hanging part
78 Receiving part 79 Adapter
80 Post for storage 82 Fuel storage
83 Exterior frame 84 Hinge
85 Button 86 Engagement hook part
87 Engagement hole 88 Extrusion hole
89 Leaf spring 90 Fulcrum
91 Finger rest 92 Escape recess
93 Adapter holder

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A lighter characterized in that an inlet valve and an outlet valve are provided in a fuel tank, the inlet nozzle of the inlet valve is in a non-projecting state, and the outlet nozzle of the outlet valve is in a projecting state. [Claim 2] A state in which the outlet nozzle is provided with a foldable part so that the protruding part of the outlet nozzle can be raised and lowered, and the foldable part of the outlet nozzle is stored on the outer surface of the surrounding area of the outlet nozzle in the fuel tank when it falls down. 2. The lighter according to claim 1, further comprising a recess. 3. The lighter according to claim 1, wherein the fuel tank is a cartridge.